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Punta Cana Travel Guide
On the eastern tip of Dominican Republic, Punta Cana is what Caribbean post cards are made of. Swaying coconut palms, 25 miles of white slithering sand and more than 35 resorts to its credit, Punta Cana is an affordable tropical getaway. The primary purpose of Punta Cana is relaxation and distressing by the sea. An ultimate holiday and resort destination for those seeking the perfect beach, a golf vacation, rest and relaxation, Punta Cana offers it all selflessly and abundantly. Honeymooners too will find bliss in Punta Cana may it be their first or second.
The area in Punta Cana is dotted with pockets of sightseeing or shopping opportunities sprinkled throughout the place. Most all-inclusive resorts focus on families and couple entertainment.
If you are an explorer by nature, then rent a 4*4 and venture out to discover a magnificent world of caves, private beaches and mangroves in the nearby Hato Mayor and El Seibo Provinces.
One of Punta Cana's major and most coveted attractions is the Manatee Park that exhibits animals, fish, birds, dolphins performing truants, sea lions and a replica of a Taino Indian village.
Punta Cana is primary a resort area that attracts those who come for a vacation where the resort has everything and one never has to go outside the gates.
Handicraft vendors rotate round Punta Cana offering market day at the various hotels. There are many tiny souvenir shops set right on the beach stretches. So while you are basking in the sun, you can empty that pocket as well.
The waters of Punta Cana are inviting and have a great deal to offer if you are willing enough to take the plunge. Most all inclusive resorts in the area offer water sports and adventure packages for the thrill seekers. If a gentle dip in the warn caressing ocean is your style, then you surely wont be disappointed.
The food resorts in Punta Cana are way better than any other sun destinations you've been to and even the pickiest of eaters will find something to eat. It is always nice to see something new, so if you need a break from your resort food, then grab a bite form one of the a la carte restaurants in Punta Cana. You are bound to enjoy every bite and relish its flavors and spices.
Whether you are a super water sports addict or a couch potato, you can bet you will find water sports in Punta Cana that fit the bill. Punta Cana surfing, snorkeling and scuba diving excursions on the Caribbean beaches have made it a total water sport playground.
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